Toxin News
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Researchers have developed a novel type of drug therapy using an enzyme extracted from bacteria that are normally considered harmful. The aim is to use the enzyme to reduce organ rejection rates following kidney transplants.
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Authorities in Malaysia reported that Kim Jong-nam, the half-brother of North Korea's leader, was killed by a highly toxic nerve agent called VX. We take a look as to what this chemical is and why it is so deadly.
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To delve into the toxicity of anthrax, scientists have constructed a three-dimensional map of the anthrax toxin. The model shows how the toxin is efficiently transferred into the cytoplasm of cells.
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This week’s releases include a real-life demonstration of heroism; one of Michael Mann’s best films; a sequel that fails to live up to the original; a great female-driven comedy; and the revival of a martial arts legend.
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The cumulative risks from exposure to pesticides on people is often discussed, but there is limited information. Now a new European study will consider the impact on the thyroid and nervous systems.
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San Francisco -
A San Francisco man who allegedly sought to build a "dirty" bomb in his apartment near Fisherman's Wharf pleaded guilty Tuesday to multiple felony charges.
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San Francisco -
Northern California's crabbing fleet could return to Pacific Ocean waters as early as next week after state regulators approved the catch as safe to eat, three months after the traditional start of the annual season.
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A connection has been drawn between prolonged exposure to the environmental toxin BMAA and the neurodegenerative condition Alzheimer’s.
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A nanofiber hydrogel containing snake venom effectively stops bleeding quickly, according to a new study. The development could aid those with clotting issues during surgery.
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A fish toxin could be the basis of a new treatment for cancer, according to a study. This has been found by performing genetic testing on the humble zebrafish.
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These days greater controls are in place about the risks of lead exposure, especially with children, but risks still exist — especially with items brought home from the workplace and when kids get hold of them.
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The biggest cause of food poisoning globally is the bacterium Bacillus cereus. New research suggests that the organism is more deadly than realized: the bacterium can produce 19 different variants of its harmful toxin.
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Toledo -
About 2 a.m. Saturday morning, officials in Toledo, Ohio issued a "do not drink" warning, declaring the city's water supply contaminated with the toxin microcystin. Ohio Gov. John Kasich declared a State of Emergency, allowing water to be brought in.
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The number of calls to poison centers involving e-cigarette liquids containing nicotine rose from one per month in September 2010 to 215 per month in February 2014, according to the U.S. CDC.
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This week’s releases include live-action and animated comedies from the small screen; an otherworldly superhero with an amazing bonus feature; a couple of Oscar contenders; and two that were left off the ballot.
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An antibody-toxin combination has shown shown success in killing residual traces of the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) hiding out in the organs of mice.
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Irvine -
Scientists have shown that a synthetic peptide derived from a sea anemone toxin has potentially potent weight-regulating effects in relation to obesity.
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Barewa Pharmaceutical Ltd have been prosecuted in Nigeria for producing contaminated ‘My Pikin’ baby mixture, which caused the death of 84 children.
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New York -
New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg appears to have been the target of a ricin attack after a letter his office received tested positive for the deadly toxin.
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Using a form of ‘microbial alchemy’, scientists have used a special type of bacterium to turn liquid gold into more valuable 24-carat gold.
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A newly-released, peer-reviewed study reveals that the cultivation of genetically engineered crops has increased pesticide usage by hundreds of millions of pounds.
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Monsanto's genetically modified Bt corn is having its roots munched by super-rootworms and other superbugs, putting corn crops at risk, and yet more evidence is found of the dangers to human health.
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Toronto -
The Toronto Police Service are asking for help identifying a man who allegedly requested Potassium Cyanide on two occasions at the Scarborough Campus of the University of Toronto.
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A banned drug called Clenbuterol is still showing up in some meat products from China, resulting in health problems such as stomach pains and heart palpitations for consumers.
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A recent collaborative study says a powerful fish-killing toxin, known as euglenophycin, could have cancer-killing properties.
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The FBI raided and Illinois man's home on Monday and arrested and charged the man with possession of tetrodotoxin which is a deadly toxin found in puffer fish.
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Buffalo herds in Naples have been quarantined on suspicion that they may contain high levels of dioxin in their system. The area where the animals grazed, inspectors found toxic wastes illegally dumped by the mafia.
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An Oakland environmental group has filed a complaint against the popular iPhone, saying the device contains a reproductive toxin that violates California law. Apple has 60 days to respond to the complaint.
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Barbecue lovers beware of toxin!
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WET: Dungeness crabs are prepared for sale on the sidewalk outside the Fishermen's Grotto restaurant at Fisherman's Wharf in San Francisco. Fred Hsu / Wikimedia Commons
Section of San Francisco Bay where microcystin toxins were found. UC Santa Cruz
This is a photograph of the sea slug species in the UQ-led study, Chromodoris magnifica. Eva McClure
![VX or O-ethyl S-[2-(diisopropylamino)ethyl] methylphosphonothioate) an extremely toxic organophosph...](/img/4/2/9/6/2/6/i/3/3/3/p-large/VX.JPG)
VX or O-ethyl S-[2-(diisopropylamino)ethyl] methylphosphonothioate), an extremely toxic organophosphate. Ben Mills
Biological hazards, also known as biohazards, refer to biological substances that pose a threat to the health of living organisms, primarily that of humans. Offiikart
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